ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402RK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402RK). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

durable military-grade design

efficient cooling system

fast 144Hz refresh rate

good value for money

average battery life

heavyweight build

noisy under load

limited color accuracy

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402RK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402RK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact and lightweight

powerful AMD processor

high-resolution display

good battery life

efficient thermal management

limited port selection

no webcam

high price point

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402RK)
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402RK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402RK)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 2.45 cm 31.2 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.95 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 1.72 kg
Case Material Brushed metal -
Colour Graphite black | Eclipse grey Eclipse grey AniMe Matrix
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402RK)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC, 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB 100% sRGB, 75.35% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, IPS-level Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, 3 ms response rate, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402RK)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 4600H / 3 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB L3 - 16 MB
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402RK)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402RK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402RK)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / AMD Radeon Graphics AMD Radeon RX 6800S
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Dynamic Boost ROG Boost
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, two tweeters, 3-microphone array
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402RK)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Compliant Standards Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402RK)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 76 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402RK)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt, 20 V, 9 A 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402RK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Overstroke technologie Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402RK)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402RK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506IC) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402RK)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features System password, MIL-STD-810H tested System password
Repairability Index 6 (out of 10) -
Model Number HN042W L4055W
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